Andy Thomas

Macron Appoints Bayrou as New Prime Minister Amid Political Turmoil 0
- Politics
- 12/13/2024
Centrist leader faces uphill battle to navigate France’s legislative challenges French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou as his fourth prime minister in 2024, aiming to guide France through its second major political crisis within six months. Bayrou, a veteran centrist and close ally of Macron, will focus on passing emergency legislation to maintain
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Australian Arrested for Airport Fire at Changi 0
- Crime
- 12/13/2024
Incident involves assault, fire and confrontation with officers An Australian man was taken into custody on Thursday (December 12) after allegedly starting a fire at Changi Airport. The incident occurred at approximately 2:15am at Terminal 2, and involved a violent altercation with police following the man’s actions. According to police reports, the 33-year-old passenger is
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Singapore and Vietnam Exploring New Undersea Cable Projects 0
- Technology
- 12/13/2024
Efforts aim to support surging demand for AI and data centre infrastructure Singaporean investment firm Keppel and Vietnam’s Sovico Group are in advanced discussions to establish new undersea fibre-optic cables. The aim is to strengthen connectivity in the region and meet the rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services and data centres. South-east Asia is
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China Strengthens Position Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Threats 0
- Politics
- 12/13/2024
Beijing seeks strategic negotiation to avoid full trade war with Washington Beijing is positioning itself strategically to preempt further escalation of trade tensions with the United States as Donald Trump intensifies threats of new tariffs. Analysts suggest China is leveraging restrictions and economic measures to draw Washington into negotiations before a potential all-out trade war
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